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shenty22 in obie_questions

And I should live...?

Apr 07, 2009 20:50

Hello All,

I recently found out that I was admitted to Oberlin, and thus I have been scouring the website/wiki/blogs/livejournal pages ever since. I have read just about all that I have been able to find regarding residence halls, and I was hoping ye knowledgeable Obies could share your thoughts on the different dorms.

It seems like the freshman ( Read more... )

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incendiaryfs April 9 2009, 19:52:50 UTC

If you want community but not too much raucousness, try a themed or program house! I lived in and loved Baldwin, the women and transgendered people's collective, and it ruled very hard.

Also: I cnanot recommend co-ops more for community, friendship, and fun.

ahava57 April 10 2009, 03:41:16 UTC

Keep in mind that if you select traditional housing (or freshman housing) you do not get to request a specific dorm. By requesting traditional, you have a better chance of getting into North or South than Fairkid ( ... )

ahava57 April 10 2009, 03:42:21 UTC

err, i mean none of my first year friends in traditional housing DO feel isolated by the upperclassmen.

anonymous May 3 2009, 01:18:01 UTC

If you do pick to live in traditional housing, do you room with another first year?